Domino is a game of chance and skill that involves placing small, rectangular pieces on a surface such as wood or cardboard. These tiles have numbers on them, called pips or spots, which are organized in suits. The most common domino sets have 28 dominoes, but larger ones exist that allow players to play longer games. Dominoes can also be used in educational activities to teach children math and counting skills.
Dominoes can be arranged in many different patterns, and some have specific shapes, such as a cross or circles. In addition to playing traditional games, Domino’s has been involved in the development of new technologies that let customers order pizza using a mobile app or by speaking with a machine such as Amazon Echo. The company has also been a leader in establishing workplace policies that promote open communication between employees and management.
One example of this is Domino’s Undercover Boss series, in which CEO Dominic C. Meij sent himself to work in one of Domino’s busiest restaurants and delivery service locations to find out what problems employees faced. He then implemented changes to improve the work environment, including a more flexible dress code and training programs for supervisors. Domino’s also prioritized listening to its customers, and this is apparent in the ways it handles customer complaints on social media and in its customer service calls.
The Domino Effect
The term domino effect describes a series of events that are linked, like a chain reaction. It can refer to a physical domino effect, such as a row of bricks knocking over each other, or it can be used metaphorically to mean any chain reaction or cascade. The Domino Effect can be a positive thing, such as a person’s success leading to others’ successes, or it can have negative effects, such as an avalanche of lawsuits resulting from a mistake.
Dominoes can be made from a variety of materials, and some are carved from natural stones such as marble, granite or soapstone. They can also be made of woods such as ebony or mahogany; metals such as brass or pewter; or ceramic clay. Dominoes are often painted in bright colors or etched with designs and patterns. Some are also glazed or enameled. Many people collect them, and some even build large displays of dominoes for movies, TV shows or other events. One artist, Hevesh, has amassed a following on YouTube of more than 2 million viewers who watch her create intricate domino arrangements that can take several nail-biting minutes to fall. Her largest installations have numbered more than 300,000 dominoes. In her videos, Hevesh talks about how she started collecting dominoes when she was a kid and how her collection has grown over the years. She is also involved in creating spectacular domino displays for corporate and private events, and she has set a Guinness record for the most dominoes toppled in a circular arrangement. She has even worked on projects for Katy Perry and the NBA.
